redfordguy Posted April 18, 2010 Report Share Posted April 18, 2010 I need help in picking a good board for me. A little about me 5'11" 215 pounds. I ride the whole mountain mostly woods , bumps and backcountry in the northeast. I ride head stratos pros with catek os2. I was previously riding a burton fusion or coil 169/165. thought they were great in the woods and bumps but not stable enough to rip on the ice. So i bought a prior 4wd 171. This board rips it on the ice and groomers. but i find it very stiff in the woods and bumps. Is there a board that will fit my needs or will i just have to ride a softer board and let the high speed ride back to the lift suffer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted April 18, 2010 Report Share Posted April 18, 2010 I need help in picking a good board for me. A little about me 5'11" 215 pounds. I ride the whole mountain mostly woods , bumps and backcountry in the northeast. I ride head stratos pros with catek os2. I was previously riding a burton fusion or coil 169/165. thought they were great in the woods and bumps but not stable enough to rip on the ice. So i bought a prior 4wd 171. This board rips it on the ice and groomers. but i find it very stiff in the woods and bumps. Is there a board that will fit my needs or will i just have to ride a softer board and let the high speed ride back to the lift suffer? you sir sound like you need a tanker in one of the smaller sizes, maybe the 172 or 182 http://www.exoticboards.com/catalog/item/6618673/7395079.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 how 'bout a metal all-mtn carver? Coiler all-mtn, Donek metal ax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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